Method :
- Melt the butter in a medium to large pan, add the leek and cook
for 2 minutes, stirring.
- Add the courgettes and flour and cook for a further 2 minutes,
stirring.
- Gradually stir in the milk, then bring to the boil, stirring to
make sure there are no lumps, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat.
- Season with salt, pepper and mustard, stir in the fromage frais,
basil and caraway seeds, if using.
- Beat in the egg yolks.
- Preheat the oven to 190oC/375o F/Gas 5.
- Whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
- Using a metal spoon, carefully fold the egg whites into the
courgette mixture.
- Spoon into a 1.75 liter casserole or ovenproof dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until well risen and golden brown.
- Serve immediately.
Serves 4
Note :
This creamy vegetable dish is lovely for a light lunch; add
mushrooms, peppers or sweet corn, if you like.
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